Carl Sims, a young virologist, discovers a plot hatched by a
group of international scientists to cull, in a matter of weeks, two-thirds of
the world’s population—some 4.5 billion people—by releasing a deadly virus.
Their goal is to reduce Earth’s population from an unsustainable seven billion
to two billion. What is he to do? Try to stop the conspiracy, or join it?

It’s horrific, yes, but what if this culling could prevent
the extinction of some 40 percent of the planet’s flora and fauna? Or if he was
certain it was the only way to prevent an even larger human die-off, incurring
significantly more suffering, by the end of this century? Or if he were
convinced it represented the only hope for humanity surviving at all? This is
at the heart of this thriller, for these viruses do, in fact, exist.

Quotes & Awards

“Robert Johnson’s first novel tackles an issue that most in the media,
the arts, and entertainment industry—even the environmental
community—are afraid to discuss directly: overpopulation. Despite the
potential for despair or preachy diatribes, the gravity of the issues is
woven into the story with plenty of colorful characters, gallows humor, and a suspenseful plot that unravels across continents, making for an
entertaining and thought-provoking debut.”

Listener Reviews

About the Author

Robert Johnson
was born and raised in Oakland, California, before eventually moving to
Hollywood. After earning an MFA from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television, he became a screenwriter, earning first place honors in Samuel Goldwyn
and Jack Nicholson Screenwriting Awards. His first book, Thirteen Moons: A
Year in the Wilderness, chronicled a Henry David Thoreau–esque year he
spent living out of a teepee on the banks of the American River high in the
Sierra Nevadas. He currently lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and children.

About the Narrator

Charles Carroll is an actor and voice-over artist residing in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He is an avid film buff and stays active in the local film community.

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